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  1. NG tube question

    kitty29 replied to RNinCali15's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Wow....must had been a very small kiddo? We do check xray on OD tubes. When I aspirate to basically check for extra air or residuals on a baby who is just introduced to PO feeds it is generally the...

  2. I have decided to retire!

    kitty29 replied to jrbl77's topic in Retired Nurses

    Wow.....I have decided to retire this year as well. I will turn 61yo in April and will have been in the biz for 40 years! I am leaving mostly due to the bullying in my workplace which unfortunately...

  3. A rock and a hard place

    kitty29 replied to Panicsprey's topic in General Nursing

    This has happened to me on and off but now after 40 years I have had enough and am hitting the road....will be starting my pension July 1st! Mixed emotions here but over-all I know I am going to be...

  4. First Neonatal Death

    kitty29 replied to rnay312's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The death of a dream is infant loss. You are so correct in saying what an honor it is to assist families in time of such

  5. NG tube question

    kitty29 replied to RNinCali15's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    In nearly 40 years I have never known of an NGT/OGT going into the lungs on a neonate. Honestly its hard enough sometimes to ge the ETT in place and that you are trying for the trachea! Anyway...we...

  6. NICU nurses often misunderstood

    kitty29 replied to margui.yap's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    First of all I am sorry this happened to you. Sometimes when parents are stressed out they take it out on the bedside nurses. I have seen this again and again. I hope you have a supportive NM. I...

  7. Starting my 40th year

    kitty29 replied to kitty29's topic in General Nursing

    Wow hats off to you my

  8. Starting my 40th year

    kitty29 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi gang! So I just have my yearly eval, which was over-all exceptional. But ...and there always is one...my manager who is half my age seems to me to be hung up on one particular thing....at times I...

  9. Starting my 40th year

    kitty29 replied to kitty29's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I know what you mean, and feel the same way! My younger NM however I feel is trying to get me to leave.....and I think I will be....I have already cried about it

  10. Starting my 40th year

    kitty29 replied to kitty29's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed....power

  11. Starting my 40th year

    kitty29 replied to kitty29's topic in General Nursing

    I can work in community health as I am certified, also am certified in bereavement support. Just do not know

  12. Starting my 40th year

    kitty29 replied to kitty29's topic in General Nursing

    LOL...INDEED! :) I am a perfectionistic person...although my spelling does suck! And yes I was only 21 years old when I came to the NICU in 1979! Just a

  13. How often do you folks have to be mandated to work a 16 hour shift

    kitty29 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Just wondering....how often do you folks have to be mandated to work a 16 hour shift? Lately for us it's been a lot! I understand clients need nurses. It's part of our job...yet....as an example...

  14. How often do you folks have to be mandated to work a 16 hour shift

    kitty29 replied to kitty29's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Unbelievable!!!!

  15. How often do you folks have to be mandated to work a 16 hour shift

    kitty29 replied to kitty29's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Wow....you are very lucky! Can honestly say have Never seen any of our managers pick-up a night shift. I think by now I have had about 15 d iffrent ones in all!!! And burn out is very high on our...

  16. Starting my 40th year

    kitty29 replied to kitty29's topic in General Nursing

    Still hanging in there.....seeing more and more reasons to set my planned day to retire...just under 18 months depending what I can get fixed up at my future home before I move....I will be

  17. Starting my 40th year

    kitty29 replied to kitty29's topic in General Nursing

    I have indeed outlasted many managers....these current two are numbers 14 & 15! I thought too this was rather harsh, as I

  18. Three 12s vs Five 8s

    kitty29 replied to jive turkey's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked both....and I am parttime (.75). Currently we do not have a choice its all 12 hour shifts. I like them and do as many as 4 in a row in order to get a week off. I work straight nights as...

  19. Starting my 40th year

    kitty29 replied to kitty29's topic in General Nursing

    Very sad isn't it to be treated like you are a criminal or something. I have hung in there because I truly love what I do. I honestly nearly left 7 or so years ago. I had the paperwork ready. Then we...

  20. Starting my 40th year

    kitty29 replied to kitty29's topic in General Nursing

    So got an email with something written for "my professional improvement". Basically its a follow the rules, I will be micro-managed on a monthly basis for a year. If another mess up it would be...

  21. Starting my 40th year

    kitty29 replied to kitty29's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I know, and at work I will do this. At home I

  22. Starting my 40th year

    kitty29 replied to kitty29's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. That is why I shared only facts. And also my steps to prevent any future issues of which I feel will work for me. I know any manager is not ones freind....they are

  23. Starting my 40th year

    kitty29 replied to kitty29's topic in General Nursing

    The thing is I do not want to forget, or the error could happen again. Of Coorifice I never wanted or intended on this happening...but it was my fault. My family thinks I am being "hunted", and should...

  24. School Shootings

    kitty29 replied to OldDude's topic in General Nursing

    I also think the time has come for Real security in our schools. I support the 2nd amendment. ..not sure more gun restrictions will help...But I am concerned with the ease those who are intent on harm...

  25. Starting my 40th year

    kitty29 replied to kitty29's topic in General Nursing

    I understand and yet know I should feel bad...I do not intend on making light of any error. Never think it will happen to you I guess. Just Greatful it was no harm as a